AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR

by GAIL OUST IF AFTER MONTHS of being coronavirus-careful, you’re tempted to do a bit of exploring and then consider a trip down a road less traveled.  It’s easy peasy.  Follow either Route 7 or SC Hwy 28 until it connects with SC Hwy 81, then turn left and drive along a scenic, winding road through the rural South Carolina countryside.  Soon you will come upon Willington—a tiny town with a huge history.  In the early 1800s, it was home to the prestigious...

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SLV MSG9 Presents Stewardship Award to George Webb

by RODNEY WURST THE SAVANNAH LAKES Village (SLV) Men’s 9 hole Social Golf Group presented the Stewardship Award to George Webb, on January 12, 2021, for his 8 years of leadership as Chairman of the group.  George was the original Chairman of the Steering Committee and has been the leader of the group since 2012. The Men’s 9 hole Social Golf Group has been in existence since the early 2000’s and had operated as an independent organization with the goal of “...

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Lake Thurmond RV Park Looks Forward To A Bright Future

by HOPE KALBACH Park Manager/Lake Thurmond RV Park WHEN ANGELA SELF first saw the 20-acre property located at 678 Fishing Village Rd. in Plum Branch, just 2½ miles from beautiful Lake Thurmond, she knew it had a lot of potential. Several mobile homes were already present, and her initial idea was to create a new, updated mobile home park. However, after speaking to some locals about the needs of the surrounding communities, she decided to build an RV Park instead.  RVing has...

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Delights and Wonders for Visitors to Dorn House this Year

You’ll begin your tour of the historical treasure, known as the Dorn House, by entering the Main Parlor of the beautiful home built in 1917 by Joseph Jennings Dorn and his wife. BROWSE Santa’s in different sizes and versions on display as you are greeted by the docents.  They will explain why Mr. Dorn took two weeks leave from serving in the S.C. Senate to travel to New Jersey to serve as a witness at the 1935 trial of Bruno Hauptmann, kidnapper of the 20 months old son of...

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Celebrating the MACK Artisans Guild & Gallery Shop

THE ARTISANS GUILD and Gallery Shop has added value to the McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah (MACK) for more than 15 years! This independent, and important, part of the MACK was established in August of 2005 and offers a wealth of delightful items for your enjoyment. as well as adding to the rich arts experience of our community. The group of experienced local artists has grown to serve over 35 members to provide locally crafted products for sale and display.  Many of our artisans...

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